For fans who remember Phyllisia Ross’s rise through the Haitian music scene, the question is natural: where is she now? The answer is that she has not left music behind. She has expanded her work across music, entrepreneurship, and community engagement.
Ross built a distinctive sound by blending compas and Caribbean rhythms with R&B, soul, jazz, pop, and classical influences. A pianist, songwriter, and vocalist, she moves comfortably among English, French, and Haitian Creole. Songs such as “Konsa,” “Ma Vie Sans Toi,” “Only for You,” and “Di Mwen” helped make her a favorite with listeners across the Haitian diaspora.
Her career has also included collaborations with major Caribbean and Haitian artists. “Kenbe La,” featuring Ky-Mani Marley, introduced her voice to another broad audience, while her 2025 collaboration with Fatima, “Self Love,” received the KEMA award for Social Song of the Year.
Ross’s latest chapter reaches beyond recording and performing. In April 2026, the Harvard Caribbean Club honored her with an impact award and invited her to lead a workshop about her artistic and business journey. The event recognized her work as an artist and entrepreneur, as well as her connection to Haitian culture.
So why might some fans feel they see less of her? Her public profile suggests a shift in emphasis: her most recent listed solo project is the 2023 release “Wap Betize,” while more recent visibility has come through collaborations, awards, and public appearances. That points to a broader career focus, rather than a disappearance from the industry.
Calling Ross “the hottest Haitian female singer” captures the excitement many fans felt around her arrival, though it is a matter of opinion, not an official title. What is clear is that she brought a polished, multilingual voice and a fresh blend of styles to Haitian music. Today, she continues to represent that sound while building a wider platform for her work.
Phyllisia Ross may not be releasing music at the same pace as during her breakout years, but she remains active, and her next musical chapter is still open.
By The HMI Magazine Cultural Desk
